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[ST] Corbin Seat



Hi folks,

I just fitted a Corbin to my RS (you may remember me asking if it 
would fit a couple of months ago) and thought I'd share my 
experience, if it's of use to anybody. First of all, of course, it 
does fit, as you folks promised. At first it was a bit of a squeeze-- 
the seat base was not going far enough forward, as if the front bit 
that goes up the back of the tank slightly was too stiff or 
something. I forced it on (I had to loosen the bar with the catch on 
it and move it rearwards as far as possible) and went for a spin. 
Seemed fine. Tonight I decided I finally had time to go for a real 
run, and needed to check something in my manual. Took off the seat, 
dreading the refitting, and it popped right back on no bother at all! 
So the base does seem to conform with use.

Now the seat itself. Very, very flat, with the lip of the passenger 
portion far back. Lovely big pillion portion though, and I know 
Corbins are comfy for passengers. The seat no longer tilts forward, 
so I don't have to try to hang on with my buttocks!. The seat feels 
wide, and on a 1.5 hour blast this evening felt just fine. When I 
slide my coccyx (!) right back to the hump I'm a long way from the 
bars (to put this in proportion, I'm 6'4", so it really is a long 
reach). The bike feels even roomier than before, and it was never 
anything like cramped.

So overall, I'm very happy so far. I got the carbon-fibre texture 
leather, so the seat will become more comfortable with use. It is 
hard, but I like it that way(!). Fit and finish looks good. Overall, 
4.5 out of 5 stars (initial fit could be better).

Cheers,

Ralf

01RS
76 R90/6 (for sale)

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